Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka

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A thrilling and atmospheric work of literary suspense from the bestselling author of Girl in Snow, in the spirit of Long Bright River and The Mars Room, that deconstructs the story of a serial killer on death row, seen mostly through the eyes of the women in his life.

In twelve hours, Ansel Packer will pass away. He knows what he's done, and he's about to be put to death, the same punishment he meted out to those girls years ago. Ansel, on the other hand, does not want to die; he wants to be remembered and understood.

The story of Ansel's life is told through a kaleidoscope of women—a mother, a sister, and a homicide detective. We meet Lavender, a seventeen-year-old girl pushed to desperation; Hazel, Ansel's wife's twin sister, inseparable since birth, forced to watch helplessly as her sister's relationship threatens to devour them all; and finally, Saffy, the detective hot on his trail, who has dedicated herself to bringing bad men to justice but struggles to see her own life. As the clock ticks down, these three ladies sift through the decisions that led to catastrophe, examining the rippling fissures that such devastation eventually leaves behind.

Notes on an Execution, is a chilling portrait of womanhood that simultaneously unravels the familiar narrative of the American serial killer, interrogating our system of justice and our cultural obsession with crime stories, and asking readers to consider the false promise of looking for meaning in the psyches of violent men, combines breathtaking suspense with astonishing empathy.

Book details: Notes on an Execution

Author : Danya Kukafka
Language : English
ISBN : 0063052733
ISBN-13 : 9780063052734
Number of pages : 320 pages
Publisher : William Morrow
Date of Publication : January 25, 2022

About the authors: Danya Kukafka

Danya Kukafka is the author of the New York Times bestselling novels Notes on an Execution and Girl in the Snow. She is a Gallatin School of Individualized Study graduate of New York University. She makes a living as a literary agent.

Reviews: Notes on an Execution

"A fascinating, painfully tense thriller; a tragic, very sympathetic tale of resilience; and a vital intervention in the way we discourse about violent crime." —MEGAN ABBOTT, New York Times bestselling author of The Turnout

"In our worst moments, a powerful and startling feeling of empathy that compels us to examine what it means to be human." Every page of this smart and engrossing masterpiece was a joy to read. " —ASHLEY AUDRAIN, New York Times bestselling author of The Push

"A harrowing depiction of the complex women caught in the crosshairs of a serial killer... Compassionate and thought-provoking. " –BRIT BENNETT, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Vanishing Half

"Danya Kukafka's Notes on an Execution is an unusual and unpleasant reading experience that challenges us to peel back what we believe about the criminal justice system, good and evil, and what human beings are capable of, both in darkness and light." A wonderful display of sensitivity and intelligence. This was a fantastic novel. " -- Paula McLain, New York Times bestselling author of When the Stars Go Dark and The Paris Wife

"Notes on an Execution is a significant work of crime fiction that focuses on the victims of a serial killer rather than the criminal himself, demonstrating how the legacy of violence can last for decades, leaving a tidal wave of collateral damage in its wake." Kukakfa's story is uncompromising and unromantic, but equally painful and devastating. Never falling into the easy trap of sensationalism, Notes on an Execution puts women at the center of a story that has all too often ignored them and their plight. " -- Ivy Pochoda, award-winning author of These Women and Wonder Valley

"Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka is a gripping novel that reads like a cross between Law & Order and a college psych class. The fictional story of Ansel Packer, a serial killer on death row, is given a great twist by focusing on the women he harmed, leading to the question of why we're fascinated by crime stories about violent men in the first place. This is the kind of book that makes you take a deep breath when you finish it. " -- Real Simple

"The killer is already in prison when the book begins, so there's no question about whodunit. The purpose of the notes is to recount the tale of how he got there... But [Kukafka] also ensures that Packer's victims are given something they never had in life: a voice. " -- Entertainment Weekly, 8 Books to Keep You Page-Turning All Season Long

"Notes on an Execution is bound to become a contemporary masterpiece, scorching with righteous wrath and profound empathy at the same time." -- Esquire, The Most Anticipated Books of Winter 2022